Posts for harmony_of_the_gospels
Luke 17:11-19 Only One Turned Back
2017 June 16
The Bible shows a deplorable habit among many of God's children. We are saved by His marvelous grace, but so often we do not live our lives in thankfulness for so a great a deliverance! In this lesson, Jesus calls on us to be like the 1 who turned back and took the time to glorify GOd in thankfulness.
John 10:24 Jesus Secures The Elect
2017 February 16
The elect are safe in the PRESERVING hands of Jesus.
John 10:22-24 Can't See The Forest For The Trees
2017 February 15
Our practice of religion should never hamper our view of the object of our religion.
I Am The Lord
2015 November 20
It is by God's grace alone that anyone can "abide" the coming of the Holy Lord.
But Who May Abide? Part 3 of 3
2015 November 19
When a nation, people or church reject God, who can abide the day of the Lord's coming?
But Who May Abide? Part 2 of 3
2015 November 18
The day Christians stop using the Bible as their basis for morality is the day they declare themselves to NOT be disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
But Who May Abide? Part 1 of 3
2015 November 17
How can someone who has completely rejected God withstand the judgment of God? There is only one way – grace.
Our Response To Grace
2015 November 13
Do you want to be with Jesus all the time or is He an inconvenience for you?
The Results of Grace
2015 November 12
What are the results of a single encounter with the Son of God?
A Man Without Grace
2015 November 09
There was nothing short of the almighty power of God that could help the wild Gadarene, and it takes nothing less than the sovereignty of God to change the nature of a man dead in sin.
Saved Without Our Faith
2015 November 06
Jesus cannot deny His own name. He SHALL save His people from their sins.
Preserved Before The Storm
2015 November 05
We were preserved in Jesus Christ even before the journey and storms of our life began.
God Brings Us To The Other Side
2015 November 04
God has decreed that all the elect will be with Him forever. Therefore, He draws them in the new birth and brings them to glory in the resurrection.
Let Us Pass Over To Glory
2015 November 03
Jesus has declared that we will make it to glory on the other side. Therefore, we will make it to glory!
God's Power vs. Our Faith
2015 October 30
God is not helplessly wringing his hands waiting for man to decide whether he will choose to accept God’s offer of salvation.
Don't Trip Youself
2015 October 28
Paul did not tell the church to go to the state university, theological school, or mission board to find themselves a pastor.
Jesus' Siblings
2015 October 27
Jesus clearly had half-brothers and sisters that were younger than He. But why is this significant?
The Simplicity of the Gospel
2015 October 26
If the simplicity of the gospel message is not what they have a thirst for, then we have nothing to offer them.
They'll Never Learn
2015 August 19
The wicked continually ignore the clear evidence in front of them.
The Sanctity Of Marriage
2015 April 29
For the church to have the moral credibility to speak out against homosexual marriage, it must first repent of its sins of lust and disregard of instructions of God in Biblical marriage.
The Salvation of Belief
2015 March 27
The salvation of the gospel is a sense of joy and liberty when we trust in the finished work of Jesus.
A Warning for "Wanna-Be" Preachers
2015 March 25
Just because you have the ability to speak well to people does not make you a preacher.
Exceeding Righteousness
2015 March 24
Do I just need to be better than my neighbor in order to get to heaven?
The Light Of The World
2015 March 17
Who is the most wise man on earth except the one who loves the Lord?
The Salt Of The Earth
2015 March 16
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” ― Edmund Burke
Simon the Zealot
2015 March 03
We are not sure how he got the name but certainly Simon was on fire for something!
James The Less
2015 March 02
James taught us to live a life of practical godliness with a thankful heart.
Bartholomew/Nathanael
2015 February 25
How can it be that I feel sorrow for sin and be saved from sin at the same time?
Split Personality
2015 February 12
The good things Peter did are not what made him a child of God. And the bad things he did CANNOT separate him from the love of God which is in Chrit Jesus!
Honoring The Lord's Day
2015 January 27
If your sheep is in a pit, make sure it wasn't you who pushed him in there!
Free To Do Good
2015 January 26
does your system of belief allow for a certainty of salvation even if you make mistakes?
The Lord's Day - The Christian Sabbath
2015 January 19
We can find rest in Jesus everyday. Therefore, we should praise Him on His Day.
The Sabbath Shadow
2015 January 16
Jesus is fulfillment of all the types and shadows of the old law, including the Sabbath.
Ye Might Be Saved
2015 January 08
Is Jesus hoping the unbelieving Pharisees will be saved to heaven?
Not Just Another Good man
2015 January 05
Jesus is either the true Son of God or He is the worst heretic to ever walk the face of the earth.
Tell No Man
2014 October 29
Was Jesus trying to hide when He told people to not tell anyone about His miracles?
I Believe In The Miracles Of The Bible
2014 October 28
Can't we just ignore the "fantasy" stuff and talk about Jesus?
Church Is Something You Do
2014 October 01
Are you a member of your church or are you an active disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Your Galilean Ministry
2014 September 30
If you don't know what to do in God's kingdom, why don't you just ask Him?
The Galilean Ministry
2014 September 29
Do we need to have a sell-out football stadium in order to spread the gospel?
The People Pressed To Hear Him
2014 September 19
How eager are you to hear the word of God preached?
The Acceptable Year of the Lord
2014 September 10
God is not limited or bound by our time table or plans.
The Good NEWS
2014 September 09
The good news of Jesus Christ should be declared as fact not presented as a possibility.
Faith & Testimony
2014 September 06
The faith given in the new birth is independent of gospel faith.
Is God Limited By Our Lack of Faith?
2014 September 05
Will everyone of God's children believe and trust Him to the fullest?
Jesus Knows All
2014 August 26
In order to have a clear view of the Savior, we must have a clear view of our own sin!
Petty Differences = Petty Religion
2014 August 21
The Hatfields and the McCoys had nothing on these guys.
What does belief look like?
2014 August 18
Does every child of God believe the same things about Jesus?
The Power of Belief
2014 August 15
Belief does not make you alive in Christ but it sure does make you lively!
Who Saw The Miracle?
2014 June 18
You don't need to go looking for miracles in your life. Stick close to the Lord and you will see wonders!
Tell It To Me Straight
2014 June 16
Hey Nathanael, what do you think now? Can anything good come out of Nazareth?
God Alone
2014 June 11
"The Devil is a liar and a conjurer too, if you don't look out he'll conjure you!"
Trust
2014 May 19
Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the day long.
Beside Themselves
2014 May 02
Even at a young age the words of Jesus left people speechless and beside themselves.
Age of Accountability?
2014 May 01
Does the Bible teach that there is a certain age when a person becomes responsible for his own actions and can then be judged by God for sin?
The Spirit Of Herod
2014 April 09
The selfish spirit of Herod is alive and well in those who support the taking of life.
The Slaughter Of The Children
2014 April 08
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of ...
The Flight Into Egypt
2014 April 07
The young family escape danger as they flee to Egypt under the cover of darkness.
The Dedication
2014 March 28
What was the most important thing that happened in the temple that day?
Mega Joy
2014 March 19
What wondrous thing can take a person from extreme fear to extreme joy? Here is a hint: it has nothing to do with entertainment!
Pop Quiz
2014 March 12
Do you believe in absolute sovereign grace? Take this quiz and see how you do!
Great Ancestors
2014 March 07
Man is appointed mortal sorrow, (but)the blessed God shall come down teaching. His death shall bring the despairing comfort and rest.
Did Joseph have two fathers?
2014 March 04
Do the skeptics have a point or are they just ignoring the facts and speeding rumors again?
Which Came First, Fear Or Mercy?
2014 February 12
There is nothing man can do that will obligate God to have mercy on him.
So, Why Is Mary So Happy?
2014 February 11
She rejoiced in the sovereign power of God and was not ashamed to say that God did it all!
The Blessing of Belief
2014 February 09
Jesus did not come to make salvation possible. He came to save!
Amen, Let's Go!
2014 February 04
If we find ourselves silent after a good sermon, are we more like Mary or Zacharias?
A Thankful Parent
2014 January 25
Is it a reproach or blessing? Are you thankful or do you feel punished?
Grace For Grace
2014 January 19
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but ...
Jesus Is The Eternal God
2014 January 13
Jesus was with God. Jesus was God. Jesus was with God. It's a mystery.